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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLease LAG-13-005 BUILDING LEASE AGREEMENT City of Renton to landing Gear Works LLC STANDARD LEASE FORM THIS BUILDING LEASE (hereinafter "Lease") is made and entered into this day of�z.� 2013 by and between THE CITY OF RENTON, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter "Landlord"), and Landing Gear Works LLC, a Washington limited liability company (hereinafter "Tenant"). In consideration of the covenants and agreements set forth in this Lease, Landlord and Tenant agree as follows: 1. GRANT OF LEASE: 1.a. Documents of Lease: The following document constitutes this Lease; Exhibit A 1.b. Legal Description and Reservation of Easement: Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Landlord for the term described in Section 3 below, the portion of the building located at 295 East Perimeter Road which is 3,502 square feet and. is shown on Exhibit "A" (lease map), which is. attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, (hereinafter, "Premises"). 1.c. Common Areas: Tenant, and its authorized representatives, subtenants, assignees, agents, invitees, and licensees, shall have the right to use, in common with others, on a non-exclusive basis and subject to the Airport Regulations and Minimum . Standards (as they may be amended from time to time) pursuant to Section 8(e) below, the public portion of the Renton Municipal Airport (aka Clayton Scott Field, hereinafter referred to as "Airport"), including the runway and other public facilities provided thereon, such as the mens and womens restrooms, the utility and electrical/furnace rooms and a parking area consisting of 1,740 square feet at the southeast corner of the building. 1.c.(1). Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Landlord acknowledges that direct access to the taxiways and runway from the Premises is essential to the conduct of Tenant's business on the Premises and, except during construction activities occurring on the taxiways, runway or weather related events, Landlord shall ensure that Tenant and its LEASE AGREEMENT 1 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC ORIGINAL representatives, subtenants, assignees, agents, invitees, and licensees have direct access to the taxiways and runway at all times during the Term. 2. CONDITIONS: 2.a. Specific Conditions: This Lease, and Tenants' rights and permitted uses under this Lease, are subject to the following: 2.a.(1). The Airport Regulations and Minimum Standards pursuant to Section 8(e), including Landlord's standards concerning operation of public aviation service activities from the Airport; and 2.a,(2). All such non-discriminatory charges and fees for such use of the Airport as may be established from time to time by Landlord. 2.b. No Conveyance of Airport: This Lease shall in no way be deemed to be a conveyance of the Airport, and shall not be construed as providing any special privilege for any public portion of the Airport except as described herein. The Landlord reserves the absolute right to lease or permit the use of any portion of the Airport for any purpose deemed suitable for the Airport, except that portion that is leased hereby. 2.c. Nature of Landlord's Interest: It is expressly understood and agreed that Landlord holds and operates the Airport and the Premises under and subject to a grant and conveyance thereof to Landlord from the United States of America, acting through its Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and subject to all the reservations, restrictions, rights, conditions, and exceptions of the United States therein and thereunder, which grant and conveyance has been filed for record in the office of the Recorder of King County, Washington, and recorded in Volume 2668 of Deeds, Page 386; and further that Landlord holds and operates said Airport and Premises under and subject to the State Aeronautics Acts of the State of Washington (chapter 165, laws of 1947), and any subsequent amendments thereof or subsequent legislation of said state and all rules and regulations lawfully promulgated under any act or legislation adopted by the State of Washington or by the United States or the Federal Aviation Administration. It is expressly agreed that the Tenant also accepts and will hold and use this Lease and the Premises subject thereto and to all contingencies, risks, and eventualities of or arising out of the foregoing, and if this Lease, its Term, or any conditions or provisions of this Lease are or become in conflict with or impaired or defeated by any such legislation, rules, regulations, contingencies or risks, the latter shall control and, if necessary, modify or supersede any provision of this Lease affected thereby, all Without any liability on the part of, or recourse against, Landlord in favor of Tenant, provided that Landlord does not exceed its authority under the foregoing legislation, rules and regulations and provided further that, in the event that this Lease is modified or superseded by such legislation, rules, regulations, LEASE AGREEMENT 2 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC contingencies or risks, all compensation payable to the Landlord for a third party's use of the improvements during the Term shall be paid to the Tenant, its successors or its assigns. 2.d. Future Development/Funding: Nothing contained in this Lease shall operate or be construed to prevent or hinder the future development, improvements, or operation of Airport by Landlord, its agents, successors or assigns, or any department or agency of the State of Washington or of the United States, or the consummation of any loan or grant of federal or state funds in aid of the development, improvement, or operation of the Renton Airport, but Landlord's exercise of such rights shall not unreasonably interfere with Tenant's rights under this Lease. 3. TERM: 3.a. Initial Term: The initial term of this Lease (herein referred to as "Term") as to the entire Premises shall be for an eighteen (18) month period commencing on the mutual execution of this Lease (hereinafter "Commencement Date"), and terminating on (hereinafter "Expiration Date"). 3.b. Additional Term: After the initial Term, continued tenancy by Landing Gear Works LLC will be on a month-to-month basis. 4. RENT/FEES/CHARGES: 4.a. Minimum Monthly Rent: Tenant shall pay to Landlord a Minimum Monthly Rent in the sum of one thousand three hundred thirteen and 25/100 Dollars ($1,313.25), PLUS Leasehold Excise Tax as described in Section 5, below, without deduction, offset, prior notice or demand, payable promptly in advance on the first day of each and every month. All such payments shall be made to the City of Renton, 616 West Perimeter Road, Unit A, Renton, Washington 98057. The Minimum Monthly Rent, beginning on the Commencement Date, is computed as follows: (3,502 square feet)($4.50 per square foot per year) = $15,759.00/yr, ($15,759.00/12 months =$1,313.25 per month) PLUS, Leasehold Excise Tax. 4.b. Late Payment Charge: If any Rent is not received by Landlord from Tenant by the tenth (10th) business day after such Rent is due, Tenant shall immediately pay to Landlord a late charge equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such Rent. Should Tenant pay said late charge but fail to pay contemporaneously therewith all unpaid amounts of Rent, Landlord's acceptance of this late charge shall not constitute a waiver of Tenant's default with respect to Tenant's nonpayment nor prevent Landlord from exercising all other rights and remedies available to Landlord under this Lease or under law. If any check received by Landlord from Tenant is returned unpaid for any reason, Landlord reserves the right to charge, and Tenant agrees to pay, an additional charge up to the maximum amount allowed by law. Landlord's acceptance of this additional charge. shall not constitute a waiver of Tenant's default with LEASE AGREEMENT 3 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC respect to Tenant's returned check nor prevent Landlord from exercising all other rights and remedies available to landlord under this Lease or under law. Unpaid amounts of rent, late charges, or additional charges shall bear interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum until paid. 4.c. Other Fees and Charges: Tenant shall pay, in addition to the Minimum Monthly Rent and other charges identified in this Lease, all non-discriminatory fees and charges now in effect or hereafter levied or established by Landlord or charged against the Premises and against other similarly situated Tenants at the Airport by Landlord, or levied or established by, or charged against the Premises by any other governmental agency or authority, being or becoming levied or charged against the Premises, structures, business operations, or activities conducted by or use made by Tenant of, on, and from the Premises, including without limitation, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting or services rendered to the Tenant or Premises. S. LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX: Tenant shall pay to Landlord the leasehold excise tax as established by RCW Chapter 82.29A, as amended, or any replacement thereof, which tax shall be in addition to the Minimum Monthly Rent and other charges payable under this Lease and shall be paid at the same time the Minimum Monthly Rent is due. If the State of Washington or any other governmental authority having jurisdiction thereover shall hereafter levy or impose any similar tax or charge on this Lease or the leasehold estate described herein, then Tenant shall pay such tax or charge when due. Such tax or charge shall be in addition to the Minimum Monthly Rent and other taxes or charges payable under this Lease. I 6. PAYMENT OF UTILITIES AND RELATED SERVICES. Tenant shall pay for all utilities and services used in the Premises, including without limitation electricity, gas, water, sewer, garbage removal, janitorial service, and any other utilities and services used in the Premises. Landlord shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by or resulting from any variation, interruption, or failure of any utility services due to any cause whatsoever, except, and only to the extent caused by, Landlord's negligence. Landlord shall not be liable for temporary interruption or failure of such services incidental to the making of repairs, alterations or improvements, or due to accident, strike, act of God, or conditions or events not under Landlord's control. Temporary interruption or failure of utility services shall not be deemed a breach of the Lease or as an eviction of Tenant, or relieve Tenant from any of its obligations hereunder. 7. TENANT'S ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES: 7.a. Acceptance of Premises: By occupying the Premises, Tenant formally accepts the Premises in "AS IS" condition, and acknowledges that the Landlord has complied with all ,the requirements imposed upon it under the terms of this Lease with respect to the condition of the Premises at the Commencement Date. Tenant hereby accepts the Premises subject to all applicable zoning, federal, state, county and municipal laws, ordinances and regulations governing and regulating the use of the Premises, and accepts this Lease subject thereto and to LEASE AGREEMENT 4 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC all matters disclosed thereby and by any exhibits attached hereto. Tenant acknowledges that, except as otherwise provided in this Lease, neither Landlord nor Landlord's agents have made any representation or.warranty as to the suitability of the Premises for the conduct of Tenant's business or use. Except as otherwise provided herein, Landlord warrants Tenant's right to peaceably and quietly enjoy the Premises without any disturbance from Landlord, or others claiming by or through Landlord. 8. USE OF PREMISES: 8.a. Use of Premises: The Premises are leased to the Tenant for the following described purposes and uses necessary to said purposes: 8.a.(1): Aircraft parts manufacturing, sales, service and assembly and aircraft parts storage in accordance with the Airport Regulations and Minimum Standards pursuant to Section 8(e) below; and 8.a.(2). Outdoor welding in a 12'x10' tenant-owned satellite shed and concrete pad to be located east of the 295 building. 8.b. Continuous Use: Tenant covenants that the Premises shall be continuously used for those purposes set forth above during the Term of this Lease, shall not be allowed to stand vacant or idle, and shall not be used for any other purpose without Landlord's prior written consent. Consent of Landlord to other types of aviation activities will not be unreasonably withheld. 8.c. Non-Aviation Uses Prohibited: Tenant agrees that the Premises may not be used for uses or activities that are not related, directly or indirectly, to aviation. 8.d. Advertising: No advertising matter or signs shall be displayed on the Premises, at any time, without the prior written approval of Landlord, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. 8.e. Conformity with Laws, Rules and Regulations: Tenant shall comply with applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws, ordinances and regulations concerning Tenant's use of the Premises. Tenant shall keep and operate the Premises and all structures, improvements, and activities in or about the Premises in conformity with the Airport Regulations and Minimum Standards and other reasonable rules and regulations now or hereafter adopted by Landlord, provided that all such Airport Regulations and Minimum Standards and other rules adopted hereafter are non-discriminatory, all at Tenant's cost and expense. Tenant shall use the Premises and all structures, improvements, and activities in or about the Premises in conformity with all applicable rules and regulations now or hereafter LEASE AGREEMENT 5 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC adopted by (i) the Federal Aviation Administration, (ii) the State of Washington, or (iii) other state or federal governmental authority, all at Tenant's cost and expense. 8.f. Waste; Nuisance; Illegal Activities: Tenant shall not permit any waste, damage, or injury to the Premises or improvements thereon, nor allow the maintenance of any nuisance thereon, nor the use thereof for any illegal purposes or activities. . 8.g. Increased Insurance Risk: Tenant shall not do or permit to be done in or about the Premises anything which will be dangerous to life or limb, or which will increase any insurance rates upon the Premises or other buildings and improvements at the Airport. 8.h. Hazardous Waste: 8.h.(1). Tenant's Representation and Warranty: Tenant shall not dispose of or otherwise allow the release of any Hazardous Substances in, on or under the Premises, or the Property, or in any tenant improvements or alterations placed on the Premises by Tenant. Tenant represents and warrants to Landlord that Tenant's intended use of the Premises does not and will not involve the use, production, disposal or bringing on to the Premises of any hazardous substances, hazardous material, wast, pollutant, or contaminant, as those terms are defined in any federal, state, county, or city law or regulation (collectively, "Hazardous Substances") other than fuels, lubricants and other products which are customary and necessary for use in Tenant's ordinary course of business, provded that such products are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and manufacturer's and supplier's guidelines. Tenant shall promptly comply with all laws and. with all orders, decrees or judgments of governmental authorities or courts having jurisdiction, relating to the use, collection, treatment,disposal, storage, control, removal or cleanup by Tenant of Hazardous Substances, in, on or under the Premises, or incorporated in any improvements or alterations made by Tenant to the Premises, at Tenant's sole cost and expense. 8.h.(2). Standard of Care: Tenant agrees to use a high degree of care to be certain that no Hazardous Substances are improperly used, released or disposed in, on or under the Premises during the Term by Tenant, or its authorized representatives or assigns, or are improperly used, released or disposed on the Premises by the act of any third party. 8.h.(3). Compliance Notification: In the event of non-compliance by Tenant, after notice to Tenant and a reasonable opportunity for Tenant to effect such compliance, Landlord may, but is not obligated to, enter upon the Premises and take such actions and incur such costs and expenses to effect such compliance with laws as it deems advisable to protect its interest in the Premises, provided, however that Landlord shall not be obligated to give Tenant notice and an opportunity to effect such compliance if (i) such delay might result in material adverse harm to the Premises or the Airport, or (ii) an emergency exists. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the full amount of all costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in connection with such compliance activities and such obligation shall continue even after LEASE AGREEMENT 6 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC expiration or termination of the Term. Tenant shall notify Landlord immediately of any release of any Hazardous Substances in, on or under the Premises. 8.h.(4). Indemnity: 8.h.(4)(a). Landlord shall have no responsibility to the Tenant, or any other third party, for remedial action under R.C.W. Chapter 70.105D, or any other federal, state, county or municipal laws, in the event of a release of or disposition of any Hazardous Substances in, on or under the Premises during the Term that were caused by Tenant. Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, its officials, employees, agents and contractors (hereinafter "City Indemnitees") from any claims, obligation, or expense (including, without limitation, third party claims for personal injury or real or personal property damage); actions, administrative proceedings, judgments, penalties, fines, liability, loss, damage, obligation or expense, including, but not limited to, fees incurred by the Landlord or City Indemnitees for attorneys, consultants, engineers, damages, environmental resource damages, and remedial action under R.C.W. Chapter 70.105D or other remediation, arising by reason of the release or disposition of any Hazardous Substances in, on or under the Premises during the Term that are caused by Tenant. 8.h.(4)(b). Tenant shall have no responsibility to the Landlord, or any other third party, for remedial action under R.C.W. Chapter 70.105D, or other federal, state, county or municipal laws, nor shall Tenant have any other liability or responsibility of any kind, in the event of the presence, release, or disposition of any Hazardous Substance on, in, or under the Premises unless such presence, release, or disposition of any Hazardous Substance was caused by Tenant. Landlord shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tenant, and their directors, officers, agents, employees, and contractors (collectively, "Indemnitees") from any claims (including without limitation third party claims for personal injury or real or personal property damage), actions, administrative proceedings, judgments, penalties, fines, liability, loss, damage, obligation or expense, including, but not limited to, fees incurred by Tenant or any Indemnitee for attorneys, consultants, engineers, damages, environmental resource damages, and remedial action under R.C.W. Chapter 70.10SD or other remediation, arising from or in connection with the presence, suspected presence, release or suspected release of any Hazardous Substances in, on or under the Premises that is not caused, in whole or in part, by Tenant or the Indemnitees. 8.h.(4)(c). The provisions of this Subsection 8.h.(4) shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of the Term. No subsequent modification or termination of this Lease by agreement of the parties or otherwise shall be construed to waive or to modify any provisions of this Section unless the termination or modification agreement or other document expressly so states in writing. 8.h.(5). Dispute Resolution: In the event of any dispute between the parties concerning whether any Hazardous Substances were brought onto the Premises by Tenant, or LEASE AGREEMENT 7 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC L whether any release of or disposition of any Hazardous Substance was caused by Tenant, the parties agree to submit the dispute for resolution by arbitration upon demand by either party. Landlord and Tenant do hereby agree that the arbitration process shall be limited to not more than one hundred fifty(150) calendar days, using the following procedures: 8.h.(5).a. Landlord shall select and appoint one arbitrator and Tenant shall select and appoint one arbitrator, both appointments to be made within a period of sixty (60) days from the end of the negotiation period cited in Section 8.h.(5). Landlord and Tenant shall each notify the other of the identity of their arbitrator and the date of the postmark or personal delivery of the letter shall be considered the date of appointment. 8.h.(5).b. The two appointed arbitrators shall meet, and shall make their decision in writing within thirty (30) days after the date of their appointment. If the appointment date for either arbitrator is later than the other, the latter date shall be the appointment date for purposes of the thirty (30) day deadline. 8.h.(5).c. If the two arbitrators are unable to agree within a period of thirty (30) days after such appointment, they shall, within a period of thirty (30) days after the first thirty (30) day period, select a third arbitrator. If such third arbitrator has not been selected or if such third arbitrator has not accepted such appointment within such thirty (30) day period, either Permittor or Permittee may apply to the head of the Seattle office of the American Arbitration Association to appoint said third arbitrator. 8.h.(5).d. The three arbitrators shall have thirty (30) days from the date of selection of the third arbitrator to reach a majority decision unless the time is extended by agreement of both parties. The decision of the majority of such arbitrators shall be final and binding upon the parties hereto. 8.h.(5).e. The arbitrators shall be environmental consultants with experience in the identification and remediation of Hazardous Substances. The arbitrators shall make their decision in writing within sixty (60) days after their appointment, unless the time is extended by the agreement of the parties. The decision of a majority of the arbitrators shall be final and binding upon the parties. Each party shall bear the cost of the arbitrator named by it. The expenses of the third arbitrator shall be borne by the parties equally. 8.i. Aircraft Registration Compliance: -The Tenant is hereby notified of the Washington State law concerning aircraft registration and the requirement that the Tenant comply therewith. See Exhibit B ("Aircraft Laws and Regulations, RCW 47.68.250 Public Highways and Transportation"). 9. MAINTENANCE: 9.a. Maintenance of Premises: The Premises and all of the improvements or structures thereon and authorized by the Landlord for use by the Tenant, shall be used and maintained by LEASE AGREEMENT g City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC Tenant in an operable, neat, orderly, and sanitary manner. Landlord shall not be called upon to make any improvements, alteration, or repair of any kind upon the Premises. Tenant is responsible for the clean-up and proper disposal at reasonable and regular intervals of rubbish, trash, waste and leaves upon the Premises, including that blown against fences bordering the Premises, whether as a result of the Tenant's activities or having been deposited upon the Premises from other areas. Tenant shall maintain in good condition and repair the Premises, subject to ordinary wear and tear, including without limitation, the interior and exterior walls, floors, roof, and ceilings, and any structural portions of the Premises the exterior and interior portions of all doors, windows, glass, utility facilities, plumbing and sewage facilities within the building or under the floor slab including free flow up to the main sewer line, parking areas, landscaping, fixtures, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, including exterior mechanical equipment, exterior utility facilities, and exterior electrical equipment serving the Premises. Tenant shall make all repairs, replacements and renewals, whether ordinary or extraordinary, anticipated or unforeseen, that are necessary to maintain the Premises in the condition required by this Section. 9.b. Removal of Snow/Floodwater/Mud: Tenant shall be responsible for removal from the Premises, all snow and/or floodwaters or mud deposited, with the disposition thereof to be accomplished in such a manner so as to not interfere with or increase the maintenance activities of Landlord upon the public areas of the Airport. 9.c. Maintenance, Repair and Marking of Pavement: Tenant shall be responsible for, and shall perform, the maintenance, repair and marking (painting) of pavement surrounding the buildings within and on the Premises. Such maintenance and repair shall include, as a minimum, crack filling, weed control, slurry seal and the replacement of unserviceable concrete or asphalt pavements, as necessary. To the degree the concrete and asphalt pavements are brought to FAA standards at any time during the Term of this Lease,Tenant shall maintain the concrete and asphalt pavements in such condition. 9.d. Right of Inspection: Tenant will allow Landlord or Landlord's agent, free access at all reasonable times to the Premises for the purpose of inspection, or for making repairs, additions or alterations to the Premises, or any property owned by or under the control of Landlord. Landlord shall provide ten (10) days' advance notice of any such inspection and use reasonable efforts not to interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises during any such inspection. 9.e. Landlord May Perform Maintenance: If Tenant fails to perform Tenant's obligations under this section, Landlord may at its option (but shall not be required to) enter the Premises, after thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Tenant, except in the event of an emergency when no notice shall be required, and put the same in good order, condition and repair, and the cost thereof together with interest thereon at the rate of twelve (12%) percent LEASE AGREEMENT 9 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC I per annum shall become due and payable as additional rental to Landlord together with Tenant's next installment of Rent. 10. ALTERATIONS: 10.a. Protection from Liens: Before commencing any work relating to alterations, additions and improvements affecting the Premises ("Work"), Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing of the expected date of commencement of the Work. Tenant shall pay, or cause to be paid, all costs of labor, services and/or materials supplied in connection with any Work. Tenant shall keep the Premises free and clear of all mechanics' materialmen's liens or any other liens resulting from any Work. Tenant shall have the right to contest the correctness or validity of any such lien if, immediately on demand by Landlord, it procures and records a lien release bond issued by a responsible corporate surety in an amount sufficient to satisfy statutory requirements therefor in the State of Washington. Tenant shall promptly pay or cause to be paid all sums awarded to the claimant on its suit, and, in any event, before any execution is issued with respect to any judgment obtained by the claimant in it suit or before such judgment becomes a lien on the Premises, whichever is earlier. If Tenant shall be in default under this Section, by failing to provide.security for or satisfaction of any mechanic's or other liens, then Landlord may, at its option, in addition to any other rights or remedies it may have, discharge said lien by (i) paying the claimant an amount sufficient to settle and discharge the claim, (ii) procuring and recording a lien release bond, or (iii) taking such other action as Landlord shall deem necessary or advisable, and, in any such event, Tenant shall pay as Additional Rent, on Landlord's demand, all reasonable costs (including reasonable attorney fees) incurred by Landlord in settling and discharging such lien together with interest thereon at the rate of twelve (12%) percent per year from the date of Landlord's payment of said costs. Landlord's payment of such costs shall not waive any default of Tenant under this Section. 10.b. Bond: At any time Tenant either desires to or is required to make any repairs, alterations, additions, improvements or utility installation thereon, or otherwise, Landlord may at its sole option require Tenant, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, to obtain and provide to Landlord a lien and completion bond in an amount equal to one and one-half(1-1/2) times the estimated cost of such improvements, to insure Landlord against liability for mechanics and materialmen's liens and to insure completion of the work. 10.c. Landlord May Make Improvements: Tenant agrees that Landlord may, at its option and at its expense, make repairs, alterations or improvements which Landlord may deem necessary or advisable for the preservation, safety or improvement of utilities or Airport infrastructure on the Premises, if any. Landlord shall provide ten (10) days' advance notice of any such work and use reasonable efforts to not interfere with Tenant's use of the Premises during any such work. 11. IMPROVEMENTS: As further consideration for this Lease, it is agreed that upon the expiration or sooner termination of the Term, all structures and any and all improvements of LEASE AGREEMENT 10 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC any character whatsoever installed on the Premises shall be and become the property of the Landlord, and title thereto shall automatically pass to Landlord at such time, and none of such improvements now or hereafter placed on the Premises shall be removed therefrom at any time without Landlord's prior written consent. During the Term, Tenant shall hold title to all improvements placed by Tenant on the Premises. Tenant covenants and agrees that Tenant will pay and satisfy in full all outstanding liens, or other debts, affecting or encumbering such improvements before transfer of ownership of such improvements to Landlord upon the expiration or sooner termination of the Term. Alternatively, Landlord may, at its option, require Tenant, upon the expiration or sooner termination of the Term, if any, to remove any and all improvements and structures installed by Tenant from the Premises and repair any damage caused thereby, at Tenant's expense. 12. EXEMPTION OF LANDLORD FROM LIABILITY. Landlord ortandlord's agents shall not be liable for injury to persons or to Tenant's business or loss of income therefrom or for damage which may be sustained by the person, goods, wares, merchandise or property of Tenant, its authorized representatives, or any other person in or about the Premises, caused by or resulting from (a) fire, electricity, gas, water or rain which may leak or flow from or into any part of the Premises, .(b) any defect in or the maintenance or use of the Premises, or any improvements, fixtures and appurtenances thereon, (c) the Premises or any improvements, .fixtures and appurtenances thereon becoming out of repair, (d) the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of the pipes, sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing; heating, ventilating or air conditioning or lighting fixtures of the Premises, (e) flooding of the Cedar River or other body of water, or from any other source whatsoever, whether within or without the Premises; or (f) any act or omission of any other tenant or occupant of the building in which the Premises are located, or their agents; servants, employees, or invitees, provided, that the foregoing exemption shall not apply to losses to the extent caused by Landlord's or its agents', contractors', or employees' negligence or willful misconduct. 13. INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS: Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Landlord against any and all claims arising from (a) the conduct and management of or from any work or thing whatsoever done in or about the Premises or the improvements or equipment thereon during the Term, or (b) arising from any act or negligence or willful misconduct of the Tenant or any of its agents, contractors, patrons, customers, employees, or invitees, or (c) arising from any accident, injury, or damage whatsoever, however caused, to any person or persons, or to the property of any person, persons, corporation or other entity occurring during the Term in, on, or about the Premises, and from and against all costs, attorney's fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred in or from any such claims or any action or proceeding brought against the Landlord by reason of any such claim, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of Landlord, its agents, contractors, employees, or its authorized representatives. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant's indemnity shall not apply to claims arising from aviation activities of its patrons, customers, subtenants, or invitees. Tenant, on notice from Landlord, shall resist or defend such action or proceeding forthwith with counsel LEASE AGREEMENT 11 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC reasonably satisfactory to, and approved by, Landlord. Landlord shall indemnify, defend, and hold Tenant harmless from and against any and a.11 claims, losses, damages, costs, attorney's fees, expenses, and liabilities arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or any of its agents, contractors, employees, or authorized representatives. On notice from Tenant, Landlord, at Landlord's expense, shall defend any such action or proceeding forthwith. The indemnity in this Section shall not apply to Hazardous Substances, which is addressed elsewhere in this Lease. 14. ASSIGNMENT&SUBLETTING: 14.a. Assignment/Subletting: Tenant shall not voluntarily assign or encumber its interest in this Lease or in the Premises, or sublease any part or all of the Premises, without Landlord's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Any assignment, encumbrance or sublease, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without Landlord's consent shall be void and shall constitute a default by Tenant under this Lease. No consent to any assignment or sublease shall constitute a waiver of the provisions of this Section and no other or subsequent assignment or sublease shall be made without Landlord's prior written consent. Before an assignment or sub-lease will be approved, the proposed assignee or sub-tenant must comply with provisions of the then current Airport Leasing Policies, including, but not limited to the "Analysis of Tenant's Financial Capacity," independent of Tenant's compliance or Financial Capacity. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. In the case of an assignment of the full leasehold interest and/or complete sale of the stock or other interests in the entity constituting Tenant and concomitant transfer of ownership of said entity, (a) in the case of an assignment, the proposed assignee shall deliver to Landlord a written instrument duly executed by the proposed assignee stating that it has examined this Lease and agrees to assume, be bound by and perform all of Tenant's obligations under this Lease accruing after the date of such assignment, to the same extent as if it were the original Tenant, and (b) in the case of a stock transfer, Transferee shall deliver a written acknowledgment that it shall continue to be bound by all the provisions of this Lease after the transfer. Except in the case of an assignment of the full leasehold interest, any assignment permitted herein will not relieve Tenant of its duty-to perform all the obligations set out in this Lease or addenda hereto. In no event will the assignment of the full leasehold interest or the complete sale of the stock or other interests in the entity constituting Tenant and concomitant transfer of ownership of said entity cause an extension of the Term of this Lease. 14.b. Conditions to Assignment or Sublease: Tenant agrees that any instrument by which Tenant assigns or sublets all or any portion of the Premises shall (i) incorporate this Lease by reference, (ii) expressly provide that the assignee or subtenant may not further assign or sublet the assigned or sublet space without Landlord's prior written consent (which consent shall not, subject to Landlord's rights under this Section, be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed), (iii) acknowledge that the assignee or subtenant will not violate the LEASE AGREEMENT 12 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC provisions of this Lease, and (iv) in the case of any assignment, acknowledge that Landlord may enforce the provisions of this Lease directly against such assignee. If this Lease is assigned, whether or not in violation of the terms and provisions of this Lease, Landlord may collect Rent from the assignee. Acceptance of rent by the Landlord shall not be a waiver of any of Landlord's remedies against Tenant for violation of provisions of this Lease. A subtenant may cure Tenant's default. In either event, Landlord shall apply the amount collected from the assignee or subtenant to Tenant's obligation to pay Rent under this Lease. 14.c. No Release of Tenant's Liability: Neither an assignment or subletting nor the collection of Rent by Landlord from any person other than Tenant, nor the application of any such Rent as provided in this Section shall be deemed a waiver of any of the provisions of this Section or release Tenant from its obligation to comply with the terms and provisions of this Lease and Tenant shall remain fully and primarily liable for all of Tenant's obligations under this Lease, including the obligation to pay Rent under this Lease, unless Landlord otherwise agrees in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Landlord's consent to assignment is obtained for a complete assignment and Assignee agrees in writing to assume all of the obligations and liabilities of this Lease accruing after such assignment, Tenant shall be relieved of all liability arising from this Lease and arising out of any act, occurrence or omission occurring after Landlord's consent is obtained. To the extent that any claim for which indemnification of the Landlord (including with respect to Hazardous Substances) arises after Tenant's complete assignment for conduct predating said assignment, the Tenant shall not be relieved of obligations or liability arising from this Lease. 14.d. Documentation: No permitted subletting by Tenant shall be effective until there has been delivered to Landlord a copy of the sublease and an executed Operating Permit and Agreement in which the subtenant agrees not to violate and to act in conformity with the terms and provisions of this Lease; provided that no Operating Permit shall be required for the subletting of hangar or tie-down space for aircraft storage purposes. No permitted assignment shall be effective unless and until there has been delivered to Landlord a counterpart of the assignment in which the assignee assumes all of Tenant's obligations under this Lease arising on or after the date of the assignment. 14.e. No Merger: Without limiting any of the provisions of this Section, if Tenant has entered into any subleases of any portion of the Premises, the voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Tenant, or a mutual cancellation by Landlord and Tenant, shall not work a merger and shall terminate all or any existing subleases or subtenancies. 15. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES: 15.a. Default: The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a default by Tenant under this Lease: LEASE AGREEMENT 13 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC 15.a.(1). Failure to Pay Rent: Failure to pay Rent when due, if the failure continues for a period of three (3) business days after notice of such default has been given by.Landlord to Tenant. 15.a.(2). Failure to Comply with Airport Regulations and Minimum Standards: Failure to comply with the Airport Regulations and Minimum Standards, if the failure continues for a period of twenty-four (24) hours after notice of such default is given by1andlord to Tenant. If the failure to comply cannot reasonably be cured within twenty-four (24) hours, then Tenant shall not be in default under this Lease if Tenant commences to cure the failure to comply within twenty-four (24) hours and diligently and in good faith continues to cure the failure to comply. However, said inability to cure within twenty-four (24) hours, diligence and good faith notwithstanding, cannot be based on financial incapacity. 15.a.(3). Failure to Perform or Cure: Failure to perform any other provision of this Lease, if the failure to perform is not cured within thirty (30) days after notice of such default has been given by Landlord to Tenant. If the default cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days, then Tenant shall not be in default under this Lease if Tenant commences to cure the default within thirty (30) days of the Landlord's notice and diligently and in good faith continues to cure the default. 15.a.(4). Appointment of Trustee or Receiver: The appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of the Tenant's assets located at the Premises or of Tenant's interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to Tenant within sixty (60) days; or the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of substantially all of Tenant's assets located at the Premises or of Tenant's interest in this Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within sixty (60) days. 15.a.(5). Failure to Comply With Laws: It shall be a default of this Lease if the Tenant fails to comply with any of the statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations, and requirements of the federal, state, and/or city governments, or any terms of this Lease. 15.b. Additional Security: If Tenant is in default under this Lease, and such default remains uncured for more than three (3) business days after Landlord gives Tenant notice of such default, then Landlord, at Landlord's option, may in addition to other remedies, require Tenant to provide adequate assurance of future performance of all of Tenant's obligations under this Lease in the form of a deposit in escrow, a guarantee by a third party acceptable to Landlord, a surety bond, a letter of credit or other security acceptable to, and approved by, Landlord. If Tenant fails to provide such adequate assurance within twenty (20) days of receipt. of a request by Landlord for such adequate assurance, such failure shall constitute a material breach of this Lease and Landlord may, at its option, terminate this Lease. 15.c. Remedies: If Tenant commits a default, then following the expiration of the notice and cure periods set forth in Section 15.a. above, Landlord shall have the following LEASE AGREEMENT 14 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC I alternative remedies, which are in addition to any remedies now or later allowed by law, and Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate its damages: 15.c.(1). Maintain Lease in Force: To maintain this Lease in full force and effect and recover the Rent and other monetary charges as they become due, without terminating Tenant's right to possession, irrespective of whether Tenant shall have abandoned the Premises. . If Landlord elects to not terminate the Lease,. Landlord shall have the right to attempt to re-let the Premises at such rent and upon such conditions and for such a term, and to perform all acts necessary to maintain or preserve the Premises as Landlord deems reasonable and necessary, without being deemed to have elected to terminate the Lease, including removal of all persons and property from the Premises; such property may be removed and stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of and on the account of Tenant. In the event any such re-letting occurs, this Lease shall terminate automatically upon the new Tenant taking possession of the Premises. Notwithstanding that Landlord fails to elect to terminate the Lease initially, Landlord at anytime during the Term may elect to terminate this Lease by virtue of such previous default of Tenant so long as Tenant remains in default under this Lease. 15.c.(2). Terminate Lease: To terminate Tenant's right to possession by any lawful means, in which case this Lease shall terminate and Tenant shall immediately surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord. In such event Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant all damages incurred by Landlord by reason of Tenant's default including without limitation thereto, the following: (i) any and all unpaid Rent which had been earned at the time of such termination, plus (ii) any and all Rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of occupancy of the Premises by a new tenant following the re- letting of the Premises, plus (iii) any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant's failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of business would be likely to result therefrom, including without limitation, in (A) retaking possession of the Premises, including reasonable attorney fees therefor, (B) maintaining or preserving the Premises after such default, (C) preparing the Premises for re-letting to a new tenant, including repairs or necessary alterations to the Premises for such re-letting, (D) leasing commissions incident to re-letting to a new tenant, and (E) any other costs necessary or appropriate to re-let the Premises; plus (iv) at Landlord's election, such other amounts in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from time to time by applicable state law. The amounts referenced in this Section include interest at 12% per annum. 16. BINDING AGREEMENT: Subject to the restriction upon assignment or subletting as set forth herein, all of the terms, conditions, and provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon the parties, their successors and assigns, and in the case of a Tenant who is a natural person, his or her personal representative and heirs. LEASE AGREEMENT 15 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC 17. CONDEMNATION: If the whole or any substantial part of the Premises shall be condemned or taken by Landlord or any county, state, or federal authority for any purpose, then the Term shall cease as to the part so taken from the day the possession of that part shall be required for any purpose, and the rent shall be paid up to that date. From that day the Tenant shall have the right to either cancel this lease and declare the same null and void, or to continue in the possession of the remainder of the same under the terms herein provided, except that the rent shall be reduced in proportion to the amount of the Premises taken for such public purposes. All damages awarded for such taking for any public purpose shall belong to and be the property of the Landlord, whether such damage shall be awarded as compensation for the diminution in value to the leasehold, or to the fee of the Premises herein leased. Damages awarded for the taking of Tenant's improvements located on the Premises shall belong to and be awarded to Tenant. 18. SURRENDER OF PREMISES: Tenant shall quit and surrender the Premises at the end of the Term in a condition as good as the reasonable use thereof would permit, normal wear and tear excepted. Alterations, additions or improvements which may be made by either of the parties hereto on the Premises, except movable office furniture or,trade fixtures put in at the expense of Tenant, shall be and remain the property of the Landlord and shall remain on and be surrendered with the Premises as a part thereof at the termination of this Lease without hindrance, molestation, or injury. Tenant may remove from the Premises movable office furniture or trade fixtures put in at the expense of Tenant. Tenant shall, at its sole expense, properly and promptly repair to Landlord's reasonable satisfaction any damage to the Premises occasioned by Tenant's use thereof, or by the removal of Tenant's movable office furniture or trade fixtures and equipment, which repair shall include the patching and filling of holes and repair of structural damage. 19. INSURANCE: 19.a. Personal Property: Tenant, at its expense, shall maintain in force during the Term a policy of special form — causes of loss or all risk property insurance on all of Tenant's alterations, improvements, trade fixtures, furniture and other personal property in, on or about the Premises, in an amount equal to at least their full replacement cost. Any proceeds of any such policy available to Tenant shall be used by Tenant for the restoration of Tenant's alterations, improvements and trade fixtures and the replacement of Tenant's furniture and other personal property. Any portion of such proceeds not used for such restoration shall belong to Tenant. 19.b. Liability Insurance. Tenant, at its expense, shall maintain in force during the Term the following types of insurance (or equivalents): a policy of commercial general liability insurance (including premises liability), with the following limits: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Landlord shall be named as an additional insured on Tenant's liability insurance solely with respect to the operations of the named insured (i.e., Tenant) and that coverage being primary and non-contributory with any other policy(ies) carried by, or LEASE AGREEMENT 16 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC available to, the Landlord. The Tenant shall provide the Landlord with written notice of any policy cancellation, within two business days of their receipt of such notice. 19.c. Insurance Policies: Insurance required hereunder shall be written by a company or companies acceptable to Landlord. Landlord reserves the right to establish and, from time- to-time, to increase minimum insurance coverage amounts. Insurance required herein shall provide coverage on an occurrence basis, not a claims-made basis. Notice of increased minimum insurance coverage amounts shall be sent to the Tenant at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date of the Tenant's insurance. Prior to possession the Tenant shall deliver to Landlord documents, in a form acceptable to Landlord, evidencing the existence and amounts of such insurance. Tenant shall, prior to the expiration of such policies, furnish Landlord with evidence of renewal of such insurance, in a form acceptable to Landlord. Tenant shall not do or permit to be done anything which shall invalidate the insurance policies referred to above. Tenant shall forthwith, upon Landlord's demand, reimburse Landlord for any additional premiums for insurance carried by Landlord attributable to any act or omission or operation of Tenant causing such increase in the cost of insurance. If Tenant shall fail to procure and maintain such insurance, then Landlord may, but shall not be required to, procure and maintain the same, and Tenant shall promptly reimburse Landlord for the premiums and other costs paid or incurred by Landlord to procure and maintain such insurance. Failure on the part of the Tenant to maintain the insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of the lease, upon which the Landlord may, after giving five business days notice to the Tenant to correct the breach, terminate the Lease or, at its discretion,. procure or renew such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, with any sums so expended to be repaid to the Landlord on demand. 19.d. Waiver of Subrogation: Tenant and Landlord each waives any and all rights of recovery against the other, or against the officers, employees, agents and representatives of the other, for loss of or damage to such waiving party or its property or the property of others under its control, where such loss or damage is insured against under any insurance policy in force at the time of such loss or damage. Tenant shall, upon obtaining the policies of insurance required hereunder, give notice to the insurance carriers that the foregoing mutual waiver of subrogation is contained in this Lease. 20. LIMITATION UPON LANDLORD'S LIABILITY: Landlord shall not be liable for any damage to property or persons caused by, or. arising out of (a) any defect in or the maintenance or use of the Premises, or the improvements, fixtures and appurtenances of which the Premises constitutes a part; or (b) water coming from the roof, water pipes, flooding of the Cedar River or other body of water, or from any other source whatsoever, whether within or without the Premises; or (c) any act or omission of any Tenant or other occupants of the building, or their agents, servants, employees or invitees thereof. LEASE AGREEMENT 17 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC 21. TAXES: Tenant shall be responsible for the payment of any and all taxes and assessments upon any property or use acquired under this Lease and upon any alterations or, improvement made by Tenant to the Premises. 22. NO WAIVER: It is further covenanted and agreed between the parties hereto that no waiver by Landlord of a breach by Tenant of any covenant, agreement, stipulation, or condition of this Lease shall be construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same covenant, agreement, stipulation, or condition, or a breach of any other covenant agreement, stipulation, or condition. The acceptance by the Landlord of rent after any breach by the Tenant of any covenant or condition by Tenant to be performed or observed shall be construed to be payment for the use and occupation of the Premises and shall not waive any such breach or any right of forfeiture arising therefrom. 23. NOTICES: All notices or requests required or permitted under this Lease shall be in writing; shall be personally delivered, delivered by a reputable express delivery service such as Federal Express or DHL, or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and shall be deemed delivered on receipt or refusal. All notices or requests to Landlord shall be sent to Landlord at Landlord's address set forth below and all notices or requests to Tenant shall be sent to Tenant at Tenant's address set forth below: Landlord's Address: Airport Manager 616 West Perimeter Road, Unit A Renton, Washington 98057 Tenant's Address: The Landing Gear Works Attn: Tom Anderson 295 East Perimeter Road Renton WA 98057 Either party may change the address to which notices shall be sent by written notice to the other party. 24. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED: 24.a. Discrimination Prohibited: Tenant covenants and agrees not to discriminate against any person or class of persons by reason of race, color, creed, sex or national origin, or any other class of person protected by federal or state law or the Renton City Code, in the use of any of its facilities provided for the public in the Airport. Tenant further agrees to furnish services on a fair, equal and not unjustly discriminatory basis to all users thereof, and to charge on a fair, reasonable and not unjustly discriminatory basis for each unit of service; provided LEASE AGREEMENT 18 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC that Tenant may make reasonable and non-discriminatory discounts, rebates, or other similar types of price reductions to volume purchasers. 24.b. Minority Business Enterprise Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Transportation that minority business enterprises as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 23 shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of leases as defined in 49 C.F.R. 23.5. Consequently, this Lease is subject to 49 C.F.R. Part 23, as applicable. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise discriminated against in connection with the award and performance of any contract; including leases covered by 49 C.F.R. Part 23, on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex. 24.c. Application to Subleases: Subject to the provisions of Section 14 of this Lease, Tenant agrees that it will include the above clause in all assignments of this Lease or sub- leases, and cause its assignee(s) and sublessee(s) to similarly include the above clause in further assignments or subleases of this Lease. 25. FORCE MAJEURE: In the event that either party hereto shall be delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, inability to procure materials, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrections, war, or other reason of like nature not the fault of the party delayed in performing work or doing acts required under the terms of this Lease, then performance of such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such delay. The provisions of this Section shall not, however, operate to excuse Tenant from the prompt payment of rent, or any other payment required by the terms of this Lease, to be made by Tenant. 26. TRANSFER OF PREMISES BY LANDLORD: In the event of any sale, conveyance, transfer or assignment by Landlord of its interest in the Premises, Landlord shall be relieved of all liability arising from this Lease and arising out of any act, occurrence or omission occurring after the consummation of such sale, conveyance, transfer or assignment. The Landlord's transferee shall be deemed to have assumed and agreed to carry out all of the obligations of the Landlord under this Lease. 27. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS: COLLECTION COSTS: If either party brings any action for relief against the other party, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Lease, including any action by Landlord for the recovery of Rent or possession of the Premises, the prevailing party shall 'be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of litigation as established by the court. If the matter is not litigated or resolved through a lawsuit, then any attorneys' fees for collection of past-due rent or enforcement of any right of Landlord or duty of Tenant hereunder shall entitle Landlord to recover, in addition to any late payment charge, any costs of collection or enforcement, including reasonable attorney's fees. For the purpose LEASE AGREEMENT 19 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC of this Section 29, attorney's fees shall include a reasonable rate for attorney's employed by the City. 28. EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Tenant must provide to the Airport Manager reasonable access and response in times of emergency or urgency. The Tenant is wholly responsible to keep an up-to-date listing of aircraft types, identification, and owners on file and at the Airport Manager's office. 29. DEFINITIONS: As used in this Lease, the following words and phrases, whether or not capitalized, shall have the following meanings: "Additional Rent" means any charges or monetary sums to be paid by Tenant to Landlord under the provisions of this Lease other than Minimum Monthly Rent. "Authorized representatives" means any officer, agent, employee, independent contractor or invitee of either party. "Environmental Laws and Requirements" means any and all federal, state, local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and/or common law relating to environmental protection, contamination, the release, generation, production, transport, treatment, processing, use, disposal, or storage of Hazardous Substances, worker health or safety or industrial hygiene, and the regulations promulgated by regulatory agencies pursuant to these laws, and any applicable federal, state, and/or local regulatory agency-initiated orders, requirements, obligations, directives, notices, approvals, licenses, or permits. "Expiration" means the coming to an end of the time specified in the Lease as its duration, including any extension of the Term. "Hazardous Substances" means any and all material, waste, chemical, compound, substance, mixture or byproduct that is identified, defined, designated, listed, restricted or otherwise regulated under any Environmental Laws and Requirements as a "hazardous constituent," "hazardous substance," "hazardous material," "extremely hazardous material," "hazardous waste," "acutely hazardous waste," "hazardous waste constituent," "infectious waste," "medical waste," "biohazardous waste," "extremely hazardous waste," "pollutant," "toxic pollutant" or "contaminant." The term "Hazardous Substances" includes, without limitation, any material or substance which is (i) hexavalent chromium; (ii) pentachlorophenol; (iii) volatile organic compounds; (iv) petroleum; (v) asbestos; (vi) designated as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to Section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq. (33 U.S.C. § 1321); (vii) defined as a "hazardous waste" pursuant to Section 1004 of the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq. (42 U.S.C. § 6903); (viii) defined as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § LEASE AGREEMENT 20 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC 9601 et seq. (42 U.S.C. § 9601); or (ix) designated as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to the Washington Model Toxics Control Act, RCW 70.105D.010 et seq. "Parties" means Landlord and Tenant. "Person" means one or more human beings, or legal entities or other artificial persons, including without limitation, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, associations and any combination of human beings and legal entities. "Rent" means Minimum Monthly Rent, as adjusted from time to time under this Lease, and Additional Rent. 30. GENERAL PROVISIONS: 30.a. Entire Agreement: This Lease sets forth the entire agreement of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions and understandings between them. This Lease may not be amended or rescinded in any manner except by an instrument in writing signed by a duly authorized officer or representative of each party hereto. 30.b. EXEMPTION OF LANDLORD FROM LIABILITY: Landlord or Landlord's agent shall not be liable for injury to persons or to Tenant's business or loss of income therefrom or for damage which may be sustained by the person, goods, wares, merchandise or property of Tenant, its authorized representatives, or any other person in or about the Premises, caused by or resulting from (a) fire, electricity, gas, water or rain which may leak or flow from or into any part of the Premises, (b) any defect in or the maintenance or use of the Premises, or any improvements, fixtures and appurtenances thereon, (c) the Premises or any improvements, fixtures and appurtenances thereon becoming out of repair, (d) the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of the pipes, sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing, heating, ventilating or air conditioning or lighting fixtures of the Premises, (e) flooding of the Cedar River or other body of water, or from any other source whatsoever, whether within or without the Premises; or (f) any act or omission of any other tenant or occupant of the building in which the Premises are located or their agents, servants, employees, or invitees, provided, that the foregoing exemption shall not apply to losses to the extent caused by Landlord's or its agents', contractors', or employees' sole negligence or willful misconduct. 30.c. Governing Law: This Lease shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Washington. 30.d. Severability: Should any of the provisions of this Lease be found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be stricken and the remainder of this Lease shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect unless striking such provision shall materially alter the intention of the parties. LEASE AGREEMENT 21 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC i 30.e. Jurisdiction and Venue: In the event any action is brought to enforce any of the provisions of this Lease, the parties agree to be subject to exclusive in personam jurisdiction in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of King or in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. 30.f. Waiver: No waiver of any right under this Lease shall be effective unless contained in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer or representative of the party sought to be charged with the waiver and no waiver of any right arising from any breach or failure to perform shall be deemed to be a waiver of any future right or of any other right arising under this Lease. 30.g. Captions: Section captions contained in this Lease are included for convenience only and form no part of the agreement between the parties. 30.h. Assignee as Tenant: The term "Tenant" shall be deemed to include the assignee where there is a full assignment of the Lease. 30.i. Effectiveness: This Lease shall not be binding or effective until properly executed and delivered by Landlord and Tenant. 30.j. Gender and Number: As used in this Lease, the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter, the feminine shall include the masculine and neuter, the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine, the singular shall include_the plural and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require. 30.k. Time of the Essence: Time is of the essence in the performance of all covenants and conditions in this Lease for which time is a factor. 30.1. Joint and Several Liability: If Tenant is composed of more than one person or entity, then the obligations of all such persons and entities under this Lease shall be joint and several. 30.m. No Recordation Without Consent of Landlord: Tenant shall not record this Lease or any memorandum of this Lease without Landlord's prier written consent. 30.n. Cumulative Remedies: No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed exclusive, but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other,remedies at law or in equity. Mo. Corporate Authority: If Tenant is a corporation or limited liability company, each individual executing this Lease on behalf of said corporation or limited liability company represents and warrants that he is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease on behalf of said corporation or limited liability company pursuant to duly enacted resolutions or other LEASE AGREEMENT 22 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC action of such corporation or limited liability company and that this Lease is binding upon said corporation or limited liability company in accordance with its terms. LEASE AGREEMENT 23 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC TENANT: LANDLORD: Landing Gear Works LLC THE CITY OF RENTON a Washington limited liability a Washington municipal company corporation BY Denis Law Its: Mayor Date:a4(4 yL,� Date: -G ATTEST: BY Jt rr, ,j &la-, n- Bonnie Walton, City Clerk Date: 9Va3-,W13 Approved as to legal form: City Attorney ,. J pty fill LEASE AGREEMENT 23 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that7fym'-' �' is the person who appeared before me, and z/he acknowledged that Xhe signed this instrument, on oath s ated that 9/he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the IMA'Af ,to be the free and Vol unta act ot such for t6eyuses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated this �&Aay of A�vrrC.`4� 2010. (111tI1t 11111111111t111i1tI11tNlllllltllll.11ll0 [Signature of Notary] Notary Public State of Washington GAIL L. GIBSON MY COMMISSION EXPIRES [Print Name of Notary] February 28,2017 =_ Dlltllllllllllltlllllllllll llllllllt1111111111D Notary Public in and for the tate of Washington, residing at My commission expires: :2z 7 -L STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that is the person who appeared before me, and s/he acknowledged that s/he signed this instrument, on oath stated that s/he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the of , a , to be the free and voluntary act of such for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated this day of 201 [Signature of Notary] [Print Name of Notary] Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at My commission expires: LEASE AGREEMENT 24 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that is the person who appeared before me, and s/he acknowledged that s/he signed this instrument, on oath stated that s/he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the of a ' to be the free and voluntary act of such for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated this day of 201_. [Signature of Notary] [Print Name of Notary] Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at My commission expires: STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that is the person who appeared before me, and s/he acknowledged that s/he signed this instrument, on oath stated that s/he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the of a , to be the free and voluntary act of such for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated this day of 201_. [Signature of Notary] [Print Name of Notary] Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at My commission expires: LEASE AGREEMENT 25 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC I STATE OF WASHINGTON ) : ss. COUNTY OF ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that is the person who appeared before me, and s/he acknowledged that s/he signed this instrument, on oath stated. that s/he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the of , a to be the free and voluntary act of such for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated this day of 201_. [Signature of Notary] [Print Name of Notary] I Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at My commission expires: STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF ) certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that is the person who appeared before me, and s/he acknowledged that s/he signed this instrument, on oath stated, that s/he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the of , a , to be the free and voluntary act of such for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated this day of 201_. [Signature of Notary] [Print Name of Notary] Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at My commission expires: LEASE AGREEMENT 26 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC EXHIBIT A Lease Map and Legal Description I I I LEASE AGREEMENT 27 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC xr e/In mo�ru>.-m\wnu+Nn mllnoorxhm 9 0 ,) N YG^ ° 0 l TR ItHt � — e ! W — — — _ !I 7 Z � J 1 � V _ ; ! i ,I 7 4 Q — — — — • ./0-,Sf !/ill-,Sf IL O EXHIBIT B Aircraft Laws and Regulations, RCW 47.68.250: Public Highways and Transportation. I I LEASE AGREEMENT 28 City of Renton to Landing Gear Works LLC RCW 14.08.122 Adoption of regulations by airport operator for airport rental and use and collection of charges. An airport operator may adopt all regulations necessary for rental and use of airport facilities and for the expeditious collection of airport charges.The regulations may also establish procedures for the enforcement of these regulations by the airport operator.The regulations shall include the following: (1)Procedures authorizing airport personnel to take reasonable measures including, but not limited to, the use of chains, ropes,and locks to secure aircraft within the airport facility so that the aircraft are in the possession and control of the airport operator and cannot be removed from the airport.These procedures may be used if an owner hangaring or parking an aircraft at the airport fails,after being notified that charges are owing and of the owner's right to contest that such charges are owing,to pay the airport charges owed or to commence legal proceedings. Notification shall be by registered mail to the owner at his or her last known address. In the case of an aircraft where an owner's address cannot be determined or obtained after reasonable effort,the airport operator need not give such notice prior to securing the aircraft.At the time of securing the aircraft,an authorized airport employee shall attach to the aircraft a readily visible notice and shall make a reasonable attempt to send a copy of the notice to the owner at his or her last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested,and an additional copy of the notice by first-class mail.The notice shall be of a reasonable size and shall contain the following information: (a)The date and time the notice was attached; (b)A reasonable description of the aircraft; (c)The identity of the authorized employee; (d)The amount of airport charges owing; (e)A statement that if the account is not paid in full within ninety days from the time the notice was attached the aircraft may be sold at public auction to satisfy the airport charges; (f)A statement of the owner's right to commence legal proceedings to contest the charges owing and to have the aircraft released upon posting of an adequate cash bond or other security;and (g)The address and telephone number where additional information may be obtained concerning the release of the aircraft. (2)Procedures authorizing airport personnel at their discretion to move aircraft to an area within the airport operator's control or for storage with private persons under the airport operator's control as bailees of the airport facility.Costs of any such procedure shall be paid by the aircraft's owner. (3)If an aircraft is secured under subsection(1)of this section or moved under conditions authorized by subsection(2)of this section the owner who is obligated for hangaring or parking or other airport charges may regain possession of the aircraft by: (a)Making arrangements satisfactory with the airport operator for the immediate removal of the aircraft from the airport's hangar,or making arrangements for authorized parking;and (b)By making payment to the airport operator of all airport charges or by posting with the airport operator a sufficient cash bond or other security acceptable to such operator,to be held in trust by the airport operator pending written agreement of the parties with respect to payment by the aircraft owner of the amount owing,or pending resolution of charges in a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Upon written agreement or judicial resolution,the trust shall terminate and the airport operator shall receive so much of the bond or other security as is necessary to satisfy the agreement,or any judgment,costs, and interest as may be awarded to the airport operator.The balance shall be refunded immediately to the owner at the owner's last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested.The airport operator shall send to the owner by first-class mail a notice that the balance of funds was forwarded to him or her by registered mail, return receipt requested. (4)If an aircraft parked or hangared at an airport is abandoned,the airport operator may authorize the public sale of the aircraft by authorized personnel to the highest and best bidder for cash as follows: (a)If an aircraft has been secured by the airport operator under subsection(1)of this section and is not released to the owner under the bonding provisions of this section within ninety days after notifying or attempting to notify the owner under subsection(1)of this section,or in all other cases,for ninety days after the airport operator secures the aircraft,the aircraft shall be conclusively presumed to have been abandoned by the owner; (b)Before the aircraft is sold,the owner of the aircraft shall be given at least twenty days'notice of sale by registered mail,return receipt requested, if the name and address of the owner are known,and the notice of sale shall be published at least once, more than ten but less than twenty days before the sale, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the airport is located.The notice shall include the name of the aircraft, if any,its aircraft identification number,the last known owner and address,the time and place of sale,the amount of airport charges that will be owing at the time of sale,a reasonable description of the aircraft to be sold and a statement that the airport operator may bid all or part of its airport charges at the sale and may become a purchaser at the sale; (c)Before the aircraft is sold,any person seeking to redeem an impounded aircraft under this section may commence a lawsuit in the superior court.of the county in which the aircraft was impounded,to contest the validity of the impoundment or the amount of airport charges owing.Such lawsuit must be commenced within ten days of the date the notification was provided under subsection(1)of this section,or the right to a hearing is waived and the owner is liable for any airport charges owing the airport operator. In the event of litigation,the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attomeys'fees and costs; (d)The proceeds of a sale under this section shall first be applied to payment of airport charges owed. The balance, if any, shall be deposited with the department of revenue to be held in trust for the owner or owners and lienholders for a period of one year. If more than one owner appears on the aircraft title,and/or if any liens appear on the title,the department must, if a claim is made, interplead the balance into a court of competent jurisdiction for distribution.The department may release the balance to the legal owner provided that the claim is made within one year of sale and only one legal owner and no lienholders appear on the title. If no valid claim is made within one year of the date of sale,the excess funds from the sale shall be deposited in the aircraft search and rescue,safety,and education account created in"RCW 47.68.236. If the sale is for a sum less than the applicable airport charges,the airport operator is entitled to assert a claim against the aircraft owner or owners for the deficiency; (e)In the event that no one purchases the aircraft at a sale,or that the aircraft is not removed from the premises or other arrangements are not made within ten days of the sale,title to the aircraft shall revert to the airport operator. (5)The regulations authorized under this section shall be enforceable only if: (a)The airport operator has had its tariff and/or regulations, including any and all regulations authorizing the impoundment of an aircraft that is the subject of delinquent airport charges,conspicuously posted at the airport manager's office at all times.[;] (b)All impounding remedies available to the airport operator are included in any written contract for airport charges between an airport operator and an aircraft owner;and (c)All rules and regulations authorized under this section are adopted either pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW,or by resolution of the appropriate legislative authority,as applicable. [1999 c 302§1;1987 c 254§2.] Notes: "Reviser's note: RCW 47.68.236 was repealed by 2005 c 341 §5.